This badge represents successful completion of the Land & Coastal Navigation course.

DESCRIPTION OF SKILLS

The holder of this badge has successfully completed our Navigation Course and/or has demonstrated proficiency in the following skills:

• Ability to read information from a nautical chart, both paper and electronic.

• Ability to use speed, time traveled, and distance traveled to plan a route.

• Use known landmarks, chart information and currents to determine and track your position.

• Demonstrate the use of technology electronics to communicate, determine depth, speed and display position.

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